💡 When you update the AnyDesk client, your existing AnyDesk ID and settings from the previous version will remain unchanged.
Windows
🚨 The below only applies to standard clients. For custom clients, please see Custom Clients.
The AnyDesk client on Windows can be updated either manually or automatically depending on your preferences.
To select the update option:
- In the AnyDesk client, navigate to Settings > Access.
💡 For AnyDesk 7 or earlier, navigate to Settings > Security > Updates.
- In the Automatic Updates section, select one of the following:
- Disabled - automatic updates are turned off; the user has to update the client manually.
- Enabled - Stable Channel - automatic updates are active. The AnyDesk client will be updated to the latest stable release version automatically. Versions transition from the Main Channel a few weeks after the release with user feedback.
- Enabled - Main Channel - automatic updates are active. The AnyDesk client will be updated to the most recent stable version automatically.
- Enabled - Beta Channel - automatic updates are active. The AnyDesk client will be updated to the pre-release version, which may contain issues affecting the overall experience.
We always recommend selecting the automatic updates, specifically Main Channel, as you will always have the latest stable version of AnyDesk installed on your device.
Manually Updating an Existing Client
If you selected to updated the AnyDesk client manually, you will receive a notification once the new version of AnyDesk is available.
💡 You can check which update option is selected in the AnyDesk client by navigating to Settings > Access > Automatic Updates. The Disabled radio button is for manual updates.
To update an already installed client manually:
- Download the latest version of AnyDesk from the official website or my.anydesk.com.
- Run the downloaded file.
- AnyDesk will automatically detect the older version and prompt you to update.
Enabling Automatic Client Updates
If you have opted for automatic updates for your AnyDesk client, you won't need to manually update the application.
By activating this feature, you ensure that your AnyDesk installation seamlessly stays up-to-date with the latest stable versions.
To activate automatic updates:
- Navigate to Settings > Access.
💡 For AnyDesk 7 or earlier, navigate to Settings > Security > Updates.
- In the Automatic Update section, select one of the following:
- Enabled - Stable Channel - automatic updates are active. The AnyDesk client will be updated to the latest stable release version automatically. Versions transition from the Main Channel a few weeks after the release with user feedback.
- Enabled - Main Channel - automatic updates are active. The AnyDesk client will be updated to the most recent stable version automatically.
- Enabled - Beta Channel - automatic updates are active. The AnyDesk client will be updated to the pre-release version, which may contain issues affecting the overall experience.
macOS
To update AnyDesk on macOS:
- Download the latest AnyDesk version from our website or custom clients from my.anydesk.com.
- Open the downloaded DMG file and double-click the AnyDesk application.
- In the AnyDesk window, click the orange Install Now tile on the left. This triggers a prompt asking if you want to reinstall and accept the Terms & Conditions.
- Accept the prompt to update your existing AnyDesk installation to the version in the DMG file.
Linux
To update AnyDesk on Linux:
- Download the latest AnyDesk version from our website or custom clients from my.anydesk.com.
- Run the installer and uninstall the current AnyDesk installation on Linux.
- After the uninstallation, rerun the installer to install the latest AnyDesk version.
AnyDesk for Linux can also be updated using the Terminal if the repository was added to the device (DEB Repository, RPM Repository) using the following commands as the root user:
For Linux users who added the repository to their device (DEB Repository, RPM Repository), AnyDesk can also be updated via the Terminal using the following commands as the root user:
Debian-based Distributions: apt upgrade anydesk
RHEL/CentOS: yum upgrade anydesk
Fedora: dnf upgrade anydesk
SUSE: zypper upgrade anydesk
iOS
To update AnyDesk on iOS devices, simply navigate to the Apple App Store and perform the update from there.
Android
To update AnyDesk on Android devices, go to the Google Play Store and initiate the update.
If preferred, you can also manually download and install the APK version on your Android device.
Custom Clients
For custom clients, automatic updates are not supported at the moment. Follow these steps to update:
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Notification for New Version:
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When a new version is released, a notification will appear in the main AnyDesk window.
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Public Custom Clients:
- If the custom client is public on my.anydesk.com (enabled by selecting Make download link publicly available), clicking the notification will automatically download the latest version.
- After download, manually run the client to update AnyDesk.
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Private Custom Clients:
- If the custom client is not public, the owner of the my.anydesk.com account needs to manually deploy updated clients.
Ensure to stay informed about new versions and manage updates accordingly based on the custom client's visibility on my.anydesk.com.
Remote Update
🚨 Installing or updating AnyDesk requires administrative permissions. To interact with the UAC prompts, refer to the guidelines on Administrator Privileges and Elevation (UAC).
You can update AnyDesk remotely within a session:
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While in a session, the connecting party can start the update or installation process.
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The session will temporarily close during the installation. Once completed, AnyDesk will automatically restart and become available for reconnection.
💡 Ensure Unattended Access is configured to establish a new session in the absence of a user at the remote device.